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Drs. Bagchi, Ziv-Gal Awarded CZ Biohub Grant

October 29, 2024 / Comparative Biosciences News

Pictured above: Dr. Ziv-Gal (left) and Dr. Bagchi (right) Professors Indrani Bagchi and Ayelet Ziv-Gal’s collaborative research team has been awarded a grant from the Chan Zuckerburg (CZ) Biohub Chicago as part of the first…
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These beagles were treated with iSpay three years ago, and they remain sterile.

Reproductive Endocrinologist Introduces Game-Changing Approach to Animal Sterilization

September 10, 2024 / Comparative Biosciences News

Imagine if veterinarians could spend more time on healing and less on performing surgeries to remove healthy reproductive organs. What if pig farmers could eliminate the painful practice of manually castrating piglets, reducing both animal…
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The Vet Med atrium on research day 2024, filled with student presentations

Research Day Highlights Student Presentations

April 23, 2024 / General News

The annual Research Day celebration at the College of Veterinary Medicine took place on April 17. Dr. Annette McCoy, associate professor of equine surgery and interim dean of research and advanced studies, coordinated the event. Dr. Miranda…
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screen shot of Facebook photo album of cats from 2019

Owners Play Key Role in Addressing Brachycephalic Cats’ Health Issues

March 29, 2024 / Research News

Dr. Heidi Phillips and Dr. Daniel Shinsako, veterinary surgeons at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, are reaching out to the owners of brachycephalic cats that previously underwent surgery to open their nostrils…
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Spare Flat-faced Pets the Respiratory Distress

March 29, 2024 / Research News

The demand for bulldogs and other flat-faced pets is at an all-time high. According to the American Kennel Club, from 2006-2016, the number of registered bulldogs and French bulldogs in the U.S. increased by 60%…
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comparative biosciences professor emerita Susan Schantz, left, and Megan Woodbury

Higher Acetaminophen Intake in Pregnancy Linked to Attention Deficits in Young Children

January 25, 2024 / Comparative Biosciences News

A new study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy – particularly in the second trimester – to modest but noticeable increases in problems with attention and behavior in 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. The study…
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Conference organizers and student presentation award winners at the 2023 PRRS Conference

International Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary

January 08, 2024 / General News

What began in 2003 as the North American PRRS Symposium has grown in size and focus. The 2023 NAPRRS/NC229 International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases, hosted and organized by the University of Illinois College of…
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Dr. Susan Schantz in the Beckman Institute atrium

Study: Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Language Delays in Children

January 05, 2024 / Comparative Biosciences News

Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy, and studies show that 50% to 65% of women in North America and Europe have taken the analgesic during pregnancy. A…
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New Antifungal Molecule Kills Fungi Without Toxicity in Human Cells, Mice

November 13, 2023 / Research News

A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the potential to harness the drug’s power against fungal infections while doing away with its toxicity, researchers at the…
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Preliminary Data Support Novel Immunotherapy for Advanced Malignant Melanoma in Dogs

October 24, 2023 / Research News

A clinical study of 11 dogs with advanced malignant melanoma demonstrated the efficacy, safety, and tolerability profile of cANK-101, a canine interleukin-12 anchored immunotherapy. These preliminary data were presented in October at the 2023 Annual…
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Drs. Bagchi, Ziv-Gal Awarded CZ Biohub Grant

Reproductive Endocrinologist Introduces Game-Changing Approach to Animal Sterilization

Research Day Highlights Student Presentations

Owners Play Key Role in Addressing Brachycephalic Cats’ Health Issues

Spare Flat-faced Pets the Respiratory Distress

Higher Acetaminophen Intake in Pregnancy Linked to Attention Deficits in Young Children

International Swine Viral Disease Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Study: Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Language Delays in Children

New Antifungal Molecule Kills Fungi Without Toxicity in Human Cells, Mice

Preliminary Data Support Novel Immunotherapy for Advanced Malignant Melanoma in Dogs

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Drs. Bagchi, Ziv-Gal Awarded CZ Biohub Grant

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